MV Sports & Leisure Postman Pat 12 inch Assembly Manual

PLEASE READ BEFORE ASSEMBLY
12" Bicycle
Important owner's information
Please read this before allowing your child to ride the bicycle.
CORRECT BICYCLE SIZE
Make sure the bicycle you
have bought is the correct size
for the child.
The minimum crotch
measurement of the rider,
with feet flat on the ground,
should be 1" (25mm) more
than the height of the bike.
BICYCLE SET-UP
It is essential that, before moving off, the rider is comfortably seated
on the bicycle and not stretching forward to reach the handlebars.
Re-check the instructions given for the installation of the saddle.
FOR YOUR CHILD'S SAFETY
Recheck that all screws, nuts and bolts are firmly tightened.
Make sure that your child is capable of riding this bicycle.
Do not allow your child to ride without supervision.
BASIC MAINTENANCE
To adjust the tension of the chain drive, loosen the two rear wheel
retaining nuts and move the back wheel either forwards or backwards
to adjust tension. Re-tighten nuts once correct tension is achieved.
Brake blocks must be checked by an adult at regular intervals. It is
recommended that the brake blocks are replaced if they become less
than 3mm on the shortest side.
Lubricate moving parts with light machine oil at regular intervals or
when necessary.
Any ware on tyres must be checked by an adult. Please note helpline
number for replacement parts.
RECOMMENDED TORQUE TOLERANCES
Handlebar clamp 15 nm
Seat Post 15 nm
Wheels 20 nm
WARNING! A PROTECTIVE HELMET SHOULD BE WORN
WHEN RIDING.
Check and tighten all bolts regularly. Failure to do so
could result in injury.
Check for wear or damage regularly. Repair if wear or
damage is found.
Not suitable for use on a public highway.
NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS DUE
TO SMALL PARTS
Please retain this leaflet for reference to the manufacturer.
Made in China to European Safety Standards.
This mark denotes compliance with the standards
laid down by the EC (European Community).
Conforms to ISO8098
CUSTOMER HELPLINE
We make every effort to ensure that this product reaches
you in satisfactory condition.
However if you have any queries, need assistance, or find
this product defective, please call our Customer Helpline:
0870 8404255
(UK ONLY)
DISTRIBUTED BY
MV SPORTS & LEISURE LTD
35 Tameside Drive • Castle Bromwich
Birmingham • B35 7AG • UK
Email: info@mvsports.com • www.mvsports.com
Product No. MO4072
TOOLS
Spanner sizes:
This bicycle is to be assembled by an adult
13mm for saddle
Check the contents and only remove the 14mm for stabilisers
protective packaging from each item as
15mm for pedals
and when it is to be fitted
Screwdriver
Please keep the packaging until you have
completely assembled the bicycle.
TRANSIT PROTECTORS
Remove frame protectors
and dispose of safely.
Transit
protector
FRONT FORK ASSEMBLY
1 Push the 2 head bearing inserts firmly into
the top and bottom of the head tube.
3 Insert front fork stem through the frame
head bearings with the steering lock tab
facing forwards. Ensure the steering lock
tab engages into the steering lock
4 Slide the handlebar clamp onto the fork
stem with clamping at the back
5 DO NOT TIGHTEN THE CLAMP AT THIS
STAGE
FITTING THE BRAKE CALLIPER
1. Remove the nut, washer and saddle
washer from the brake calliper assembly.
2. Insert the calliper assembly bolt through
the hole in frame fork tube.
3. Replace saddle washer, washer and nut
and tighten.
4. Adjust brake if necessary. (see "adjusting
the brake" overleaf)
FITTING THE MUDGUARD
1. Position the mudguard inbetween the
frame forks, lining up the hole in the
mudguard with the hole in the end of the
frame fork tube.
2. Secure in position with the screw and
washer.
CONTENTS:
1. Frame assembly
2. Front wheel
3. Mudguard, screw and washer
2
4. Front forks
5. Handle and brake assembly
6. Saddle and saddle pillar assembly
1
7. Stabiliser arm and wheel assembly (x2)
8. Pedals (x2)
9. Handlebar bag
10. Handlebar clamp
11. Head bearing inserts (x2)
Handlebar clamp
FITTING THE
HANDLEBARS
1. Slide the
Head bearing insert
handlebars into the
fork stem at least as
far as the minimum
insertion mark.
2. Align the
handlebars with the
Head tube
front wheel and
tighten the
handlebar clamp.
Steering lock
3. Slide the clamp
cover down over the
Head bearing insert
clamp.
Steering lock tab
FRONT WHEEL
1. Loosen the front wheel nuts
sufficiently to allow the
tabbed locating washers to fit
outside the fork end.
2. Insert the front wheel into the
front forks, sliding the
wheelspindle into the slots in
the fork end.
Saddle
3. Ensure that the locating
washer
washer tabs are inserted into
Washer
the holes in the fork end.
4. Check that the wheel rim is
Nut
central between the forks
and tighten the wheel nuts.
Mudguard
6
R
3
8
5
4
7
Minimum
insertion
mark
Clamp
Wheel spindle
Forked
plate
Tabbed
locating
washer
Wheel
nut
10
11
L
9
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